δεσμός

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From δέω (déō, I bind) + -μός (-mós).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

δεσμός • (desmós) m (genitive δεσμοῦ); second declension

(Epic, Attic, Ionic, Koine)
  1. bond, fetter
  2. collar, halter
  3. bondage, imprisonment
  4. spell, charm

Inflection

  • δεσμά (desmá) is often used as the plural form.

Descendants

Further reading


Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δεσμός (desmós).

Noun

δεσμός (desmós) m (plural δεσμοί)

  1. bond, tie (emotional, social)
  2. (chemistry) bond
  3. relationship, affair
  4. (plural) imprisonment, chains

Declension

  • δεσμά n or pl (desmá, imprisonment, chains)
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